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Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Bill Sent To Committee
(Senate)
-
Oct. 25, 1999

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(213-208) -
Oct. 21, 1999(Key vote)

Title: Academic Achievement for All Act

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that would implement a five-year pilot program allowing up to ten states to receive K-12 federal education funds in the form of block grants, in exchange for strict accountability and assessment systems.

Highlights:

Requires states wishing to participate in the program to submit a five-year education plan to the Secretary of Education to be considered for the pilot program.

Includes provisions relating to the following:

Uses of funds to improve student achievement;

An accountability system;

Performance goals and measures;

Student academic achievement data;

Fiscal responsibilities;

Civil rights;

Private school student and staff participation;

State financial participation; and

Annual reports.

Creates a pilot program that could be extended after a five-year probationary period, if the state meets 80 percent of its intended goals. Failure to comply would result in the state reverting to the previous program.